Eggo® donates 180,000 waffles to Northern
Illinois Food Bank
CHICAGO, April 5,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Feeding
America, 1 in 11 Illinoisians are facing hunger. That's why Eggo®,
a Kellanova brand, and Jewel-Osco have teamed up to tackle the
ongoing issue of hunger in Chicagoland, with Eggo® donating almost
180,000 Eggo® waffles to Northern Illinois Food Bank.
In addition, Kellanova and Jewel-Osco employees volunteered
their time to help pack food, including the donated waffles, at
Northern Illinois Food Bank's distribution facility in Geneva, Ill.
"The need to help feed and fulfill continues, which is why we
support hunger relief in the communities where we operate through
our Kellanova Better Days Promise—whether through donations or
volunteering" said Joe Beauprez,
Senior Director, Marketing – Frozen Foods, at Kellanova. "As a
company that also calls Chicago
home, it's an honor to partner with a Chicagoland icon and trusted
customer like Jewel-Osco to support those facing hunger in our
communities."
Northern Illinois Food Bank serves neighbors in 13 counties,
providing tens of thousands of meals a day. The food bank relies on
the help of nearly 1,000 volunteers every week, but has recently
seen a drop in the rate of volunteerism.
"Northern Illinois Food Bank is serving more neighbors than ever
before. We are making every effort to meet the growing need but
cannot do it alone. Thanks to Kellanova's generous donation and
ongoing partnership, neighbors facing hunger will continue to get
the food they need to thrive," said Maeven Sipes, chief
philanthropy officer at Northern Illinois Food Bank.
Through this partnership, Eggo® is underscoring its commitment
to making mornings easier for all families. Through its L'Eggo
Forward program, Eggo® is creating brighter futures for everyone,
starting with sustainable and equitable access to food.
"As the grocery market leader in the Chicagoland area,
Jewel-Osco is proud to give back to the communities we serve and to
our longtime partner, Northern Illinois Food Bank," said
Mark Laryea, SVP Merchandising &
Marketing for Jewel-Osco. "We share Kellanova's commitment and
passion for volunteerism, which is a critical component in ensuring
our neighbors who face food insecurity can thrive."
This initiative is one of the ways Kellanova and its iconic
brands are bringing the Kellanova Better Days™ Promise
to life. Kellanova is committed to advancing sustainable and
equitable access to food, creating #BetterDays for 4 billion people
by the end of 2030.
Interested in volunteering at Northern Illinois Food Bank?
Sign up at https://solvehungertoday.org/how-to-help/volunteer/. Or
visit https://www.feedingamerica.org/take-action/volunteer to find
your nearest food bank.
About Kellanova
Kellanova (NYSE: K) is a leader in
global snacking, international cereal and noodles, and North America frozen foods with a legacy
stretching back more than 100 years. Powered by differentiated
brands including Pringles®,
Cheez-It®, Pop-Tarts®,
Kellogg's ® Rice Krispies
Treats®, RXBAR®,
Eggo®, MorningStar Farms®,
Special K®, Coco
Pops®, and more, Kellanova's vision is to
become the world's best-performing snacks-led powerhouse,
unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our
passionate people. Our net sales for 2023 were $13 billion.
At Kellanova, our purpose is to create better days and ensure
everyone has a seat at the table through our trusted food brands.
We are committed to promoting sustainable and equitable food access
by tackling the crossroads of hunger, sustainability, wellbeing,
and equity, diversity & inclusion. Our goal is to create Better
Days for 4 billion people by the end of 2030 (from a 2015
baseline). For more detailed information about our commitments, our
approach to achieving these goals, and methodology, please visit
our website at https://www.kellanova.com.
About Jewel-Osco
Locally great and nationally strong, Jewel-Osco was founded in 1899
and is owned by Albertsons Companies. The grocery and drug retailer
has 188 locations encompassing Illinois, Northwest
Indiana, and Iowa, and
employs 31,000+ associates. For more information log onto
www.JewelOsco.com and follow us on social media at
Facebook.com/JewelOsco, Twitter.com/JewelOsco,
Instragam.com/JewelOsco, Pinterest.com/JewelOscopr and
YouTube.com/JewelOsco
About Northern Illinois Food Bank
For over 40 years,
Northern Illinois Food Bank has been dedicated to solving hunger
and empowering neighbors. Our vision at Northern Illinois Food
Bank is for everyone in Northern
Illinois to have the food they need to thrive. A 501(c)(3)
nonprofit organization and proud member of Feeding America, we
serve our neighbors in 13 counties with dignity, equity and
convenience, providing 250,000 meals a day. We bring together
manufacturers, local and corporate grocers, area farmers,
corporations, foundations, and individuals who donate food and
funding, and each week nearly 1,000 volunteers help us evaluate,
repack, and distribute food. We also proudly partner with more than
900 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and youth and senior
feeding programs to provide nutritious food and resources. Our
distribution centers are located in Geneva, Lake Forest, Rockford
and Joliet. Find out how you can get help,
volunteer, donate or get
involved at SolveHungerToday.org, or follow us
on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
View original content to download
multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/eggo-and-jewel-osco-give-time-waffles-to-fight-food-insecurity-in-northern-illinois-302109102.html
SOURCE Kellanova